Poulan 966479401, SM30SB, 115225426 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Ins truc tions

SM30SB

R

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

For Occasional Use Only

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le­siones graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse­ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Poulan PRO
7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269

850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

115225426 Rev. 5 4/22/10 BRW

Poulan PRO

FRANÇAIS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Identification of Safety Symbols 2
Safety Rules 4
Assembly 9
Operation 10
Maintenance 14

IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper

use can cause serious injury.

WARNING: Read the operator’s manual before use. Failure to

follow instructions could result in serious injury to the operator and/or
bystanders. Save operator’s manual.

Service & Adjustments 15
Storage 16
Troubleshooting Table 17
Limited Warranty Statement 18
Emissions Statement 18

DANGER: Use only specified trimmer

head, spool, and recommended trimmer line.
Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, rope,
string, etc. This attachment is designed for line
trimmer use only. Failure to follow these instruc­tions may result in serious injury.

Trimmer line can throw objects violently.
You can be blinded or injured. Always
wear hearing protection and safety
glasses marked Z87. Always wear head
protection, heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots and gloves.

Hazard zone for thrown objects.

S Trimmer line throws objects violently.
S You and others can be blinded/injured.
S Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet

(15 meters) away.

Secure hair above shoulder length. Do
not wear jewelry, loose clothing, or
clothing with loosely hanging straps,
ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught in
moving parts.

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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

Assist handle to be positioned only below
the arrow.

Never allow children to operate this unit.

Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of
children.

When servicing unit, use only identical replacement
parts.

Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before clean­ing or servicing.

WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or

use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or
work that can cause sparks).

Use unleaded gasoline and two-- stroke oil mixed at a ratio of
40:1 (2.5%).

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OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

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These attachments used in combination with the speci
to ANSI B175.3--2003, “Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters -- Safety Requirements”. These
combinations have been evaluated by Underwriter ’s Laboratories Inc. (UL) and are conse­quently UL listed:

Powerhead model Attachments Type part. no.

SM30SB

These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated
to applicable ISO-- and EN safety requirement standards by the Swedish Machinery Testing
Institute:

Attachments Type Part. no.

Edger attachment PP1000E 952711607

Cultivator attachment PP2000T 952711608

Pruner attachment PP5000P 952711612

Pruner attachment PP5500P 952711672

Trimmer head WE fixed line 545053902 / 545003325

Brushcutter attachment PP4000C 952711610

ied powerhead have been evaluated

Cutting attachment / guard,

SAFETY RULES

S Always wear face or dust mask if operation is

WARNING: When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions must al­ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator
is responsible for following instructions and
warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire
instruction manual before using unit! Be thor­oughly familiar with the controls and the prop­er use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit
to persons who have read, understand, and
will follow the instructions and warnings on
the unit and in the manual. Never allow chil­dren to operate this unit.

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

DANGER: Never use blades with line

trimmer attachment. Never use flailing devices
with any attachment. This unit (when used with
supplied line trimmer attachment) is designed
for line trimmer use only. Use of any other ac­cessories or attachments with line trimmer at­tachment will increase the risk of injury.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554--6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses

or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing maintenance, on your unit (safety
glasses are available). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

dusty.

S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,

boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.

S Always wear foot protection. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.

S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or

remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely
hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving parts.

S Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown
by spinning line.

S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you

are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what
you are doing; use common sense.

S Wear hearing protection.
S Never start or run inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can
kill.Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always keep engine on the right hand side

of your body.

S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.Keep

trimmer head (or other optional attachment)
below waist level and away from all parts of
your body. Do not raise engine above your
waist.

S Keep all parts of your body away from muffler

and spinning line (or other optional
attachment). Keep engine below waist level.
A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not

overreach or use from unstable surfaces
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc.

S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

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S Use only for jobs explained in this manual

(or manuals for optional attachments).

UNIT / M AINTENANCE SAFETY

S Disconnect the spark plug before performing

maintenance except carburetor adjustments.

S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts

before each use. Look for and repair fuel
leaks before use. Keep in good working
condition.

S Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way before using the unit.

S Maintain unit according to recommended

procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.

S Use only 0.115 inch (3 mm) diameter

Poulan PRO brand line. Never use wire,
rope, string, etc.

S Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and securely
fastened.

S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

shown in this manual.

S Make carburetor adjustments with lower end

supported to prevent line from contacting any
object.

S Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

S Use only recommended Poulan PRO

accessories and replacement parts.

S Have all maintenance and service not

explained in this manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the unit.

S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before

removing fuel cap.

S Always store gasoline in a container

approved for flammable liquids.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Allow engine to cool; secure unit before

storing or transporting in vehicle.

S Empty the fuel tank before storing or

transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the
carburetor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.

S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.

S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot

accidentally cause injury. The unit can be
hung by the shaft.

S Store unit out of reach of children.

WARNING: The engine exhaust

from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer,birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or abnor­mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the
use of this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti- -vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper­ate power tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark ar­resting screen which meets the requirements of
California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest
land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washing­ton require by law that many internal combus ­tion engines be equipped with a spark arresting
screen. If you operate in a locale where such
regulations exist, you are legally responsible for
maintaining the operating condition of these
parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting screen will not require any ser­vice. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that
your muffler be serviced or replaced by your au­thorized service dealer.

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area before

each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
S Keep others including children, animals,

bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Bystanders should be
encouraged to wear safety glasses. Stop
engine immediately if you are approached.

S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing

and sweeping. Do not use for edging,
pruning or hedge trimming.

S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on

right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

WARNING: For each optional at-

tachment used, read entire instruction manu­al before use and follow all warnings and in­structions in manual and on attachment.

WARNING: Ensure handlebar is

installed when using brushcutter attach­ments. Attach handlebar above arrow on
safety label on the upper shaft (engine end of
unit). If your brushcutter attachment does not
include a handlebar, a handlebar accessory
kit (#530071451) is available from your au­thorized service dealer.

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Handlebar

EDGER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be

edged before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.

WARNING: Blade rotates momen-

tarily after the trigger is released or engine is
turned off. The blade can seriously cut you or
others. Allow blade to stop before removing it
from the cut.

S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

cracked, broken or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged before using the unit.

S Do not attempt to remove cut material nor

hold material to be cut when the engine is
running or when cutting blade is moving.

S Always keep the wheel and depth adjusting

skid in contact with the ground.

S Always push the unit slowly over the

ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,
holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.

BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect area before

starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob­jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
S Do not set unit on any surface except a clean,

hard area while engine is running. Debris
such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could
be picked up by the air intake and thrown out
through discharge opening, damaging unit,
property, or causing serious injury to
bystanders or operator.

S Never place objects inside the blower tubes,

vacuum tubes or blower outlet. Always direct
the blowing debris away from people,
animals, glass, and solid objects such as
trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air
can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thro wnor

to ricochet which can hurt people or animals,
break glass, or cause other damage.

S Never run unit without the proper

equipment attached. When using your unit
as a blower, always install blower tubes.

S Check air intake opening, blower tubes or

vacuum tubes frequently, always with
engine stopped and spark plug
disconnected. Keep vents and discharge
tubes free of debris which can accumulate
and restrict proper air flow.

S Never place any object in air intake opening

as this could restrict proper air flow and cause
damage to the unit.

S Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers,

or other substances which may contain toxic
materials.

S Toavoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or

brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.

BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY

DANGER: Blade can thrust violently

away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.

WARNING: Do not use trimmer head

as a fastening device for the blade.

WARNING: The blade continues to

spin after the trigger is released or engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can throw ob­jects or seriously cut you if accidentally
touched. Stop the blade by contacting the left
hand side of the coasting blade with material
already cut.

WARNING: Inspect the area to be

cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be
thrown or become entangled in the blade or
trimmer line.

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